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Big Changes in the Wyoming Elk Draw

Jeremy Ivie
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Location: Wyoming

The application deadline to apply for elk in Wyoming is fast approaching on January 31. Wyoming offers the most diverse landscape in the West for elk hunting. From the rugged wilderness on the west side to the incredible private ranches to the east, quality bulls can be found across the state. Listen in as WTA TAGS consultant Jeremy Ivie explains some significant changes to the Wyoming elk draw starting in 2024. If you would like assistance with applying for a Wyoming elk tag or would like to talk about outfitter selection, please give WTA TAGS a call at 1-800-755-8252 before the deadline.

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At its core, estate hunting offers hunters access to large, privately managed properties where wildlife is carefully stewarded, and hunting opportunities are predictable, efficient, and highly successful. These hunts are not intended to replace traditional public-land or limited-entry experiences. They are meant to provide an alternative option for hunters with specific goals, time constraints, or physical considerations.

Understanding estate hunting begins with recognizing how the properties operate and what the experience looks like on the ground.

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Estate hunts take place on privately owned ranches or preserves enclosed by a perimeter fence. These properties can range from several thousand acres to well over 100,000 acres, depending on location, species, and management model.

Within these boundaries, wildlife populations are actively managed year-round. Landowners and outfitters focus on habitat improvement, water development, herd health, genetics, and balanced harvest rates. The result is a stable wildlife population with a strong age structure and consistent hunting opportunity.

Because animals remain on the property, outfitters can offer hunts with a very high harvest probability. In many cases, hunters can pursue specific age classes, horn characteristics, or species that would otherwise require years of applying or limited-entry permits.

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